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Carolyn Fredericksمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Alzheimer Disease
• Functional Neuroimaging
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carolyn Fredericks is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Yale University School of Medicine, specializing in cognitive and behavioral disorders. She is affiliated with multiple prestigious research centers at Yale including the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), Center for Brain & Mind Health, Center for Neuroepidemiology and Clinical Neurological Research, and the Clinical Neuroscience Imaging Center (CNIC). Her clinical work focuses on diagnosing and treating patients with Alzheimer's disease, memory disorders, frontotemporal disease, and rarer brain disorders such as posterior cortical atrophy and logopenic progressive aphasia. Dr. Fredericks received her MD from Stanford University School of Medicine in 2010, following undergraduate degrees in Classics and Neuroscience from Brown University. She completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and University of California, San Francisco, and a fellowship at UCSF's Memory and Aging Center. She is board certified in both Neurology (2014) and Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry (2018). Dr. Fredericks' research focuses on preclinical Alzheimer's disease and less common Alzheimer's variants, using advanced imaging tools to understand how Alzheimer's disease progresses through functional networks in the brain. Her lab employs neuroimaging techniques to investigate how atypical Alzheimer's disease spreads across brain networks, with particular interest in posterior cortical atrophy and logopenic aphasia. She has a special interest in understanding the role of small brain structures like brainstem and thalamic nuclei in functional network abnormalities in Alzheimer's disease. Her work aims to enable earlier identification of illness, precise monitoring for future drug studies, and identification of treatment targets, particularly for patients with atypical variants of Alzheimer's disease. Analysis of Dr. Fredericks' recent publications reveals a strong focus on Alzheimer's disease neuroimaging, with particular emphasis on functional connectivity, tau pathology, and atypical Alzheimer's variants. Her research integrates advanced neuroimaging techniques with clinical assessments to better understand disease mechanisms. A significant portion of her work examines sex differences in brain connectivity and cognitive outcomes, as well as the relationship between specific neural network abnormalities and clinical symptoms. Her research bridges basic neuroscience with clinical applications, aiming to develop better diagnostic tools and treatment targets. Principal Investigator: Network Integrity in Neurodegenerative Disease (HIC ID 2000032137) Sub Investigator: Study of Brain Function Across the Lifespan (HIC ID 2000020891) Dr. Fredericks leads the Fredericks Lab at Yale, which is affiliated with several key research centers including the Yale School of Medicine, Yale Clinical Neurosciences Imaging Center, Yale Magnetic Resonance Research Center, Yale Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Yale Positron Emission Tomography Center, Yale Center for Clinical Investigation, and the Wu Tsai Institute. Her lab's work is supported by multiple research grants focused on understanding Alzheimer's disease progression through advanced neuroimaging techniques.

• Neuroscience
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Raül Andero Galí is a Research Professor at the Institute of Neurosciences, Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB), and an ICREA Research Professor since 2021. His work bridges behavioral and molecular neuroscience to address fear- and anxiety-related disorders through translational research involving both rodent models and human studies. Education: Ph.D. in Neuroscience (UAB, 2010, Extraordinary Doctoral Prize). Prior Affiliations: Postdoctoral Fellow and Research Associate at Dr. Ressler’s lab (Emory University, Howard Hughes Medical Institute); Faculty (Instructor in Psychiatry) at McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School (2015). Research Focus: Molecular mechanisms of fear memory in rodents and humans. Impact of stress on neural circuits and memory formation. Sex differences in fear memory pathways. Translational approaches to develop clinical treatments for anxiety disorders, PTSD, panic disorder, and phobias. Awards & Fellowships: Extraordinary Doctoral Prize, UAB (Ph.D. in Neuroscience). Ramón y Cajal Fellowship (established his lab at UAB in 2016). ICREA Research Professor (since 2021). Grants & Leadership: His laboratory, established in 2016, focuses on translating basic findings into clinical applications. Current work continues under his ICREA Research Professor role, emphasizing interdisciplinary studies on stress, amygdala function, and behavioral interventions.

Catharine Winstanleyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Addiction
• Behavioural neuroscience
• Decision making
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Dr. Catharine Winstanley is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia and a key member of the Centre for Brain Health. Her research focuses on the neural, neurochemical, and molecular basis of higher-order cognitive processes such as impulse control and gambling-related decision-making. PhD, Cambridge University (2004) Laboratory of Molecular and Behavioural Neuroscience Research streams: Addiction, Decision Making, Behavioral Neuroscience Her work combines molecular biology, pharmacology, and behavioral testing in rodents to model human conditions like gambling disorder, substance abuse, and cognitive dysfunction following traumatic brain injury. She employs tasks such as the Rat Gambling Task (rGT), Rat Slot Machine Task (rSMT), and five-choice serial reaction time task (5CSRTT) to investigate these phenomena. Key article trends show a focus on cue-induced risk preference, dopamine/noradrenaline interactions, sex differences in addictive behaviors, and computational modeling of gambling. Recent studies examine fentanyl abstinence effects, THC exposure impacts, and cholinergic regulation of impulsivity. Scientific accolades include: 2020 Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada 2008 CIHR New Investigator Award 2008 Michael Smith Scholar Award 2014/15 UBC Killam Research Prize As Principal Investigator of the Molecular and Behavioural Neuroscience Laboratory, she mentors post-doctoral fellows and graduate students while advancing translational research that bridges basic science with clinical applications for mental health disorders.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Developmental Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Anila D'Mello is an Assistant Professor and Jon Heighten Scholar in Autism Research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and the O'Donnell Brain Institute. She also serves as faculty in the Department of Psychology at the University of Texas at Dallas, reflecting her interdisciplinary research across institutions. Her research lies at the intersection of cognitive neuroscience, psychiatry, and developmental psychology, with a strong emphasis on understanding cerebro-cerebellar circuits in language and cognition. She investigates how these circuits are altered in neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), using tools including fMRI, tDCS, and behavioral experimentation. Her work has been instrumental in highlighting the cerebellum’s role beyond motor function, particularly in semantic processing, social cognition, and higher-order cognitive control. The analysis of her recent publications reveals consistent focus on autism, cerebellar function, language processing, and neuromodulation. Themes include neural prediction mechanisms, sex differences in autism research, and the functional organization of cerebellar subregions. Her research bridges human neuroimaging and animal models, offering translational insights into neurodevelopmental conditions. Jon Heighten Scholar in Autism Research Dr. D'Mello leads the D'Mello Lab, which operates across both UT Southwestern and UT Dallas. Her lab investigates the neural basis of language and cognition, particularly in ASD, and explores potential neuromodulation-based interventions. She has collaborated extensively with leading researchers in the field and contributes to advancing methodological rigor in autism research, particularly regarding inclusion of female participants. Her work is supported by institutional recognition and scholarly impact, positioning her as a rising leader in cognitive neuroscience of neurodevelopmental disorders.

Monica Baciuمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience
• Neurology and Cognitive Neuropsychology
• Neuroimaging and Functional Brain Modeling
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Monica Baciu is a University Professor at the University of Grenoble Alpes, holding a dual role as a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and a part-time Hospital Practitioner in Neurology at CHU Grenoble Alpes. She serves as the Scientific Director of the LabEx CerCoG Brain and Cognition program at UGA IDEX. Previously, she directed the Laboratory of Psychology and Neurocognition (LPNC UMR CNRS 5105) from 2012 to 2020 and has held various leadership positions in interdisciplinary research programs focused on cognition and neurodegeneration. Dr. Baciu earned her medical degree from Iuliu Hațieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Cluj, Romania in 1990, followed by neurology residency until 1995. She obtained her PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from Joseph Fourier University (now University of Grenoble Alpes) in 1999. After serving as a Lecturer in Cognitive Psychology, she was recruited as a University Professor in Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Grenoble Alpes in 2004. She completed her Habilitation to Direct Research (HDR) in 2002 and gained international research experience as an associate researcher at Washington University in St. Louis from 2003-2007. Her research focuses on neurocognitive and integrative models of language and memory in both healthy individuals (particularly in aging) and patients with neurological pathologies including drug-resistant focal epilepsy, Rasmussen's encephalitis, stroke, and neurodegenerative diseases. Her work employs a multidisciplinary approach combining cognitive and computational neuroscience, cognitive psychology, neuropsychology, neuroimaging, and statistical modeling techniques. Recent projects include VARIAGING (modeling cognitive and neuro-computational aging), SEMO (sensorimotor integration for speech rehabilitation in aphasia), and HALF-BRAIN RASMUSSEN (neuroplasticity in Rasmussen's encephalitis). Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong focus on language reorganization after hemispherectomy, particularly in Rasmussen's encephalitis patients, with significant contributions to understanding cognitive interactions and structural signatures of neural adaptation. Her work also examines language processing in aging brains, exploring compensatory pathways and connectivity changes. Additional research areas include cognitive flexibility in autism spectrum disorders, white matter dynamics in midlife, and multifactorial influences on language recovery after stroke. 2023: Prix du mérite at OHBM Conference in Montreal 2019: Editor's Choice Award in Epileptic Disorders 2016: Award from French Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2008: Editor's Choice Award in Human Brain Mapping 2010-2020: Scientific Excellence Prize from IUF 2013: National Order of Merit 2015: Legion of Honor Dr. Baciu currently supervises multiple doctoral students and postdoctoral researchers, including Nicolas Grivel (2025-2028), Clément Guichet (2022-2025), and Taisha Donnelly (2023-2026), with research funded by GraduateSchool@UGA, MITI CNRS, and MENRT. Her work has been supported by various grants including those from LFCE (French League Against Epilepsy), Institut Carnot Cognition, and IRGA University Grenoble Alpes. She leads the LabEx CerCoG program with 400 members across Grenoble research teams focused on brain and cognition, with five experimental platforms. As Director of the Laboratory of Psychology and Neurocognition (2013-2020) and current Scientific Director of LabEx CerCoG, she oversees extensive research infrastructure. Her team within LPNC focuses on language processing, with specialized expertise in neuroimaging, cognitive assessment, and computational modeling. The interdisciplinary nature of her work connects researchers across medicine, psychology, computer science, and rehabilitation sciences, creating a robust collaborative environment for studying brain-cognition relationships.

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Laura Bradfield is a Visiting Fellow at the School of Psychology, University of New South Wales (UNSW), specializing in the neural mechanisms underlying goal-directed action and habit formation. Her research integrates behavioral neuroscience with cognitive psychology to understand how brain circuits control action selection. Her primary research interests include: Neural basis of goal-directed action and decision making Striatal function and neurotransmitter interactions (particularly acetylcholine and dopamine) Thalamostriatal pathways and cognitive control Effects of neuroinflammation on behavior and cognition Alzheimer's disease models and cognitive impairment Dr. Bradfield's work demonstrates a consistent focus on how neural circuits in the striatum and connected regions regulate behavior. Her research often employs sophisticated rodent models combined with neural recording techniques to investigate fundamental mechanisms relevant to compulsive behaviors and cognitive disorders. She has made significant contributions to understanding how thalamic inputs to the striatum influence action selection and how disruptions in these systems may contribute to conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder. Her scientific contributions span high-impact journals including Nature Neuroscience, Science Advances, and Journal of Neuroscience, reflecting her expertise in behavioral neuroscience. She has maintained an active publication record from 2008 through 2025, indicating sustained research productivity and relevance in her field. Dr. Bradfield actively collaborates with prominent researchers including Bernard Balleine, with whom she has co-authored numerous publications. She has also contributed to policy discussions, including a submission to the New South Wales parliamentary inquiry on animal research ethics and funding.

Gillian Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sex/Gender Differences
• Evolutionary Psychology
• Human Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Gillian Brown is a Professor at the School of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of St Andrews, where she has progressed from Lecturer to Reader and ultimately to Professor. She is also the Co-Founder of the Centre for Research into Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and is affiliated with both the Institute of Behavioural and Neural Sciences and the Centre for Social Learning & Cognitive Evolution. Professor Brown received her education at the University of Cambridge, where she earned both her undergraduate degree (BA Hons in Natural Sciences with a focus on Zoology) and her PhD. Before joining St Andrews, she completed a postdoctoral position at Cambridge. Her research program focuses on understanding sex/gender differences and similarities in behavior and cognition from evolutionary perspectives. Professor Brown investigates how evolutionary theory can inform our understanding of human behavior, with particular attention to human mating strategies, the 'gender equality paradox,' and cultural evolutionary approaches. Her work often bridges biological and socio-cultural factors, examining how both influence behavioral development. She has conducted studies ranging from animal models (particularly rat studies examining hormonal influences on behavior) to direct human studies on gender differences in cognitive tasks, confidence, and social learning. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on gender differences in personality across cultures, the imposter phenomenon in academic settings, and evolutionary perspectives on human behavior. There's a clear trajectory in her work from animal models to human studies while maintaining an evolutionary framework throughout, with her third edition of 'Sense and Nonsense: Evolutionary Perspectives on Human Behaviour' synthesizing these approaches. Professor Brown actively supervises postgraduate students and undergraduate research interns, welcoming prospective students to contact her about potential projects. Her research has been funded by organizations including the Carnegie Trust and the Wellcome Trust, supporting work on sex differences in brain and behavior. She is actively involved in the academic community, having participated in the European Human Behaviour & Evolution Society, the Primate Society of Great Britain, and organized conferences including the Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour conference in 2011. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to gender equality.

Huda Akilمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Neuroscience
• Psychiatry
• Stress Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Huda Akil , Ph.D., is a Research Professor at the University of Michigan , affiliated with the Department of Psychiatry and the Michigan Neuroscience Institute . Her work focuses on the molecular and integrative studies of emotional brain circuits, particularly in the context of mental illnesses like depression, addiction, and bipolar disorder. 2023 : Awarded the National Medal of Science for groundbreaking discoveries in brain biology related to emotions and mental health. Research Interests revolve around understanding: Neurobiological mechanisms of stress and resilience Gene expression in psychiatric disorders (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder) Role of transcription factors in human brain function Development of resources for brain-related functional gene sets Environmental influences on neural gene expression Rat genome advancements for disease modeling Scientific Contributions : Led major studies on early life stress and myelin-related gene expression Co-developer of the Brain.GMT database for neuroscience research Co-author on the mRatBN7.2 reference genome project Published extensively in high-impact journals including Nature Neuroscience and PNAS

Beau Alwardمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Neuroendocrinology
• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Molecular Endocrinology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Beau Alward is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, University of California, Los Angeles. His research focuses on the neuroendocrine regulation of social behaviors in cichlid fish, particularly examining steroid hormone mechanisms through molecular genetics and behavioral paradigms. Undergraduate: Biology, American River Community College (2005-2007) B.S., Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, UC Davis (2007-2009) M.A. and Ph.D., Psychological & Brain Sciences, Johns Hopkins University (2011-2015) Postdoctoral Research, Stanford University The Alward Lab investigates how steroid hormones generate social behaviors in Astatotilapia burtoni cichlids. They employ approaches spanning molecular genetics, transcriptomics, and neurobiology to uncover hormonal control mechanisms in both sexes. Recent work examines androgen receptor subtypes, aggression regulation, and mate choice dynamics. The lab combines behavioral observations with genetic and neuroendocrinological analyses to reveal fundamental principles of hormone-behavior interactions. Arnold Beckman Postdoctoral Fellow Beau Alward's research has been supported by grants and collaborations, with students including Valerie Tornini and Stephanie Leal contributing to publications on cichlid social dominance and hormonal signaling.

• Neuroscience
• Neurobiology
• Physiology
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laura Anne DeNardo is an Associate Professor and Department Vice Chair in Physiology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. She holds secondary appointments as an Associate Professor in Neurobiology and is actively engaged in research related to neuroscience, neurobiology, and physiological mechanisms underlying brain function. Primary Affiliation: Department of Physiology, UCLA School of Medicine Secondary Affiliation: Department of Neurobiology, UCLA School of Medicine Her research focuses on the neurobiological basis of memory formation, threat avoidance learning, and circuit development in the brain. Key areas include prefrontal cortex function, synaptic regulation by microglia, and the role of neuromodulators like dopamine in behavioral adaptation. She employs advanced genetic tools and behavioral models to study these processes in both humans and animals. Recent publications highlight her work on prefrontal ensemble transformations in threat avoidance, microglia-mediated synaptic development, and hypothalamic circuits for aggression. Her research spans topics like neural pathways in anxiety, time-dependent memory mechanisms, and neuroimmune interactions in brain function. Articles are distributed across neuroscience, neurology, biology, and cell biology disciplines.

Stanley Watson Jrمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Neuroscience
• Gene Expression
• Psychiatric Disorders
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stanley Watson Jr. is a Research Professor at the Michigan Neuroscience Institute within the University of Michigan . His research focuses on neuroscience , gene expression , and transcription factor dynamics in psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Recent publications highlight his work on: Cell-type specific gene expression reductions in interneurons Multiomic profiling of transcription factor binding in human brain tissue Long-term effects of early life stress on myelin-related gene expression Development of brain-specific functional gene set databases (Brain.GMT) Collaborations with Huda Akil and others have produced high-impact studies in journals like Nature Neuroscience and Genome Research . His work also explores stress resilience mechanisms and environmental enrichment effects using rodent models.

• Neuroimmunology
• Neuroinflammation
• Type I Interferon Signaling
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Barney Viengkhou is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the School of Medical Sciences , part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health at the University of Sydney . His research focuses on neuroimmunology, particularly the role of type I interferons and cytokines in neuroinflammatory disorders. Academic Rank: Research Fellow Key Research Areas: Neuroinflammation, microglia biology, interferon signaling, viral immunopathology, and CNS cytokine dynamics Dr. Viengkhou's work explores how interferon-α and interleukin-6 interact with brain vasculature and glial cells, contributing to diseases like cerebral interferonopathy and Aicardi-Goutières syndrome. His recent studies employ advanced techniques such as single-cell transcriptomics and antisense oligonucleotide therapy. Notable Grants: 2023 Ignition Grant: Investigating microglia's role in autism spectrum disorder models 2022 Rare Researcher Grant: Studying brain vasculature changes in interferonopathy models

Jane Maguireمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Stroke genetics research
• Genomic Education for Nurses
• Cardiovascular outcomes
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Jane Maguire is a distinguished Professor of Nursing at the University of Technology Sydney's School of Nursing and Midwifery, where she has been employed since February 2017. Previously, she served as Associate Professor (2014-2017) and Senior Lecturer (2011-2014) at the University of Newcastle Australia. She was Deputy Head of School (Research) from March 2020 to June 2024 and maintains active roles in the Faculty of Health Climate Change & Health Research Collaborative, INSIGHT Research Centre, and Stroke Research Collaborative Network. Professor Maguire earned her PhD in Public Health and Medicine from the University of Newcastle in 2010, following a Bachelor of Nursing (1999) and Bachelor of Arts (1995). With over 20 years of clinical experience as a pediatric nurse before entering academia, she remains a registered nurse since 1983. Her research expertise spans stroke genetics, genomic education for nurses, cardiovascular outcomes, older person research, and planetary health initiatives, employing diverse methodologies including genome-wide association studies, longitudinal studies, and mixed-methods approaches. Her research output demonstrates a clear trajectory toward integrating genomic medicine with nursing practice and addressing planetary health challenges. The most recent publications (2024-2025) increasingly focus on sustainability in healthcare education, genomic nursing competencies across cultures, and advanced stroke outcome prediction using novel imaging and genetic markers. Her work with GISCOME has established foundational knowledge in stroke functional outcomes while her newer planetary health research represents an important expansion of her scholarly impact. Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame (2023) Faculty of Health Leadership Award (2022) Teaching a Learning Citation (2021) Professor Maguire has successfully supervised 5 doctoral students to completion in the last 5 years and currently mentors 12 doctoral candidates from Finland, Sweden, Thailand, Japan, and Norway. Her grant portfolio includes significant funding from the Stroke Foundation, NHMRC, and Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia, totaling over $3 million. She leads the Genomic Education for Nurses program and serves as a tri-leader of the international GISCOME network. Her laboratory work centers on the Stroke Research Collaborative Network, where her team investigates genetic influences on stroke outcomes through large-scale international collaborations.

Matthew LaClairمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Behavioral Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Neuroscience
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Matthew LaClair, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in the Department of Psychology & Sociology at the University of New Haven's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on the impact of sex hormones on cognitive and neurobiological processes. Ph.D. , Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Massachusetts Amherst B.A. , Psychology, Eastern Connecticut State University Dr. LaClair’s work investigates how estradiol and testosterone influence thinking and memory, with a particular emphasis on sex differences in cognitive flexibility and brain network dynamics. His studies utilize animal models, including rats and marmosets, to explore hormonal effects on behavior and neurobiology. His 2019 article in ENeuro examined sex differences in primate cognitive flexibility and brain networks, while a 2023 submitted manuscript analyzes behavioral and neurochemical outcomes in socially isolated rats. These studies collectively highlight hormonal impacts across developmental and aging contexts. Dr. LaClair is based at the University of New Haven, where he teaches courses in psychology and contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives in the College of Arts and Sciences.

• Neuroscience
• Learning and Memory
• Synaptic Plasticity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Bernard G. Schreurs is a Professor at West Virginia University School of Medicine with primary affiliation in the Department of Neuroscience and cross-appointments at the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute and Department of Physiology, Pharmacology & Toxicology. He serves as Director of the West Virginia Alzheimer's Disease Registry and Senior Advisor for Research & Graduate Education at the Health Sciences Center. His research focuses on neural mechanisms of learning/memory, synaptic plasticity, Alzheimer's disease, and PTSD using preclinical models. Key investigations include: Dietary impacts (high cholesterol/fat/sugar) on cognitive function using eyeblink conditioning paradigms Cerebellar involvement in associative learning and neural plasticity Behavioral/pharmacological PTSD treatments Electrophysiological studies of neuronal excitability and extracellular matrix changes Analysis of his 15 most recent publications (2015-2025) reveals dominant themes: cerebellar mechanisms of eyeblink conditioning (67% of papers), PTSD models/therapies (40%), and dietary impacts on neurodegeneration (27%). Methodologically, 73% employ rabbit models with detailed electrophysiological and behavioral analysis.